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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843.76, 1,266.78 and 433.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843.76, 1,266.78 and 433.18 is: 650.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843.76 : 1,266.78 = 433.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843.76/1,266.78 = 433.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843.76x = 1,266.78 × 433.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843.76x = 548,743.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,743.76/843.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.36

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